1962 Map of Sumner

About this map

Cassidy Bayou and the Tallahatchie River define the Delta landscape of this mid-century survey, where the Illinois Central railroad anchors a string of small agricultural communities. From Sumner and Webb in the north down to Minter City at the southern boundary, the map documents a territory heavily shaped by flood control and drainage. Engineered modifications to the natural waterway are evident in the Upper Glendora Cut-off (1942) and Lower Glendora Cut-off (1942) near Glendora. Social and civic life is anchored by dozens of rural landmarks, including the Silver Star Ch, Frierson Chapel, and the Jenkins Cem. Notable for local researchers is the presence of the State Reservation at Parchman and various ancient features such as the Indian Mound locations near Mikoma and Albin, indicating a long history of human occupation along the bayous and brakes.